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• No iTunes means... more... CD sales? (arstechnica.com)
  Some music labels are apparently beginning to withhold putting new singles on …
• Apple is going to allow third-party app stores in Brazil, too (theverge.com)
  Apple is set to allow third-party app stores and for developers to use external payment systems on iOS in Brazil next year.
• An introduction to IPTV (arstechnica.com)
  Ever wondered how TV over IP works? As AT&T continues to build out its fiber …
• The Emotet botnet is back, and it has some new tricks to spread malware (zdnet.com)
  The botnet appears to have used a short break to test new methods for infecting Windows systems with backdoor malware.
• Crypto rush is driven by greed and creating instability, says scorching assessment by European (zdnet.com)
  ECB calls for tougher crypto rules to tackle bubbles and criminal activity.
• AT&T’s ‘wrapped’ says its network now averages an exabyte of data every day. (theverge.com)
  According to AT&T, the highest call day (through the beginning of December, because just like Spotify Wrapped, everyone’s data feed cuts of…
• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney files a motion to go back into print. Motion granted (arstechnica.com)
  The wonderfully odd game Phoenix Wright gets a new lease on life. No more …
• Trump administration bans five people from the US over online content moderation (theverge.com)
  The US State Department issued sanctions barring five people from the US, including Thierry Breton and CCDH leader Imran Ahmed, over online…
• Android tablets: Why the struggle stays real (zdnet.com)
  Even a tablet-focused update from Google can do only so much to help Android tablets emerge from the shadow of the iPad and other competiti…
• Greg Vederman sounds off about copy protection. Guess what? It doesn't work and it hurts legit users (arstechnica.com)
  This is an issue we're going to be hearing more and more about as Starforce …
• Footage from upcoming Silent Hill movie leaked. Skin ripping good fun inside (arstechnica.com)
  Another (muddy) glimpse of what looks to be a good horror film, and a good …
• The White House wants more powers to crack down on rogue drones (zdnet.com)
  Drones are being used to commit crimes, conduct illegal surveillance and industrial espionage, warns US government.
• Inside a ransomware incident: How a single mistake left a door open for attackers (zdnet.com)
  There are many things you can do to protect yourself against cyberattacks - but if you still don't do the basics, then it's easy pickings f…
• The Pluribus finale showed there’s a lot more to the story (theverge.com)
  The final episode of Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi series Pluribus is streaming on Apple TV, and it opens up lots of questio…
• Federal government supports "Buy It Now" patent (arstechnica.com)
  In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, the Solicitor General's Office argues …
• ANU launches quantum-powered random number generator on AWS Marketplace (zdnet.com)
  More than 310,000 active AWS customers will be able to make unlimited random number requests.
• Apple’s foldable gets Prossered. (theverge.com)
  It’s unclear if Jon Prosser — Apple rumor monger and target of that Cupertino lawsuit — has his own sources, or is just regurgitating as fa…
• Captain N: The Game Master coming to DVD, for the nostalgic masses (arstechnica.com)
  A botched cavalcade of 8-bit goofiness ? this is entertainment in its highest …
• Focusing biological searches (arstechnica.com)
  Bringing more intelligent searches to Medline...
• Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram takeover sees around $3 million in NFTs sail away (zdnet.com)
  BAYC says it was following security best practice, and yet someone gained control of its Instagram account.
• In 2025, AI became a lightning rod for gamers and developers (theverge.com)
  Generative AI had a big year in gaming with multiple AAA games disclosing its usage, CEOs declaring its widespread adoption, and indie deve…
• Why digital experiences mandate full-stack testing (zdnet.com)
  Keysight uses a digital twin to enable businesses to test actual user experiences.
• The rise of casual gaming ? housewives for the win (arstechnica.com)
  Quick, simple online games like Bejeweled and Zuma are scoring big numbers and …
• Uber admits to misleading Australian users about ride cancellation fees (zdnet.com)
  The ride-sharing giant will be slapped with AU$26 million in penalties.
• The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix in 2025 (theverge.com)
  Netflix had some huge releases in 2025, including the final seasons of Stranger Things and Squid Game, along with hit movies like KPop Demo…
• Sony’s souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro is $100 off for the rest of today (theverge.com)
  Multiple retailers are now offering $100 off the PS5 Pro. Sony’s latest console features a larger GPU than the base PS5, enabling it to run…
• Poor pickers proliferate (arstechnica.com)
  Yeah, but it sure makes for a nice demo...
• OneCare hides its beta tag, adds Windows Defender (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft has upgraded its OneCare product to include Windows Defender. The …
• Hawaiian Airlines to offer free in-flight Starlink connectivity (zdnet.com)
  Next year will see the installation of SpaceX-powered in-flight internet for the Hawaiian carrier.
• œ...like e pluribus unum.†(theverge.com)
  Once you’ve watched the Pluribus (or, actually, Plur1bus?) season finale and read through Andrew Webster’s review, it’s time for Apple TV’s…
• Robotaxi firm Pony.ai granted first taxi licence in China (zdnet.com)
  Passengers in Nansha, Guangzhou, will be the first to experience the company's autonomous taxi service.
• Anker’s beefy Laptop Power Bank has returned to its Black Friday low (theverge.com)
  Anker’s 165W Laptop Power Bank is on sale for $87.99, matching its best price to date. You can also save on the Xbox Series X and Bose’s So…
• Introducing the Outlook Express killer (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft has a new e-mail application on the horizon that is going to replace …
• Gunstar Heroes gets a re-release in Japan. No love for America (arstechnica.com)
  I gotta import this game if we're not going to get a stateside release.
• Crypto Coach: How to purchase crypto coins using Robinhood (zdnet.com)
  In just six steps, the Robinhood app enables first-time crypto users to use money from their bank accounts to buy crypto coins for their di…
• Best tech podcasts: Listen and learn (zdnet.com)
  Informative and fun, tech podcasts deliver news and insights about the diverse and ever-changing world of technology to your ears on your t…
• Waymo is working on a Google Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant. (theverge.com)
  In addition to an update for its power outage problem, Waymo is also working on an AI Ride Assistant. That’s according to security research…
• A new Micro Machines game is on the horizon. Didn't this series peak on the NES? (arstechnica.com)
  Well, let's hope for some more tiny car racing from this title. I'm not …
• How to spin up a Linux virtual machine quickly with Boxes (zdnet.com)
  Boxes is a great way to spin up virtual machines on Linux. Jack Wallen shows you how it's done.
• Giving big business an eye in the sky: Orbital Insight taps new source of satellite data (zdnet.com)
  The geospatial intelligence firm Orbital Insight is partnering with Satellogic to add high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery and…
• Japanese ?Brain Training? DS title used as therapy for elderly hospital patients (arstechnica.com)
  If your parents ever try to pull that ?video games rot your brain? shtick...
• DOJ explains an Epstein hoax to PopBase and claims it has a million unreleased files. (theverge.com)
  The feds have spent the last day or so replying to @PopBase on X and sloppily redacting documents. Now it’s claiming “The US Attorney for t…
• Zombie horror shambles into the MMO realm with Exanimus (arstechnica.com)
  HWO U EAT PPLS BRIANS LOL K!!1...
• 10 websites to practice coding problems: Our picks (zdnet.com)
  Honing a skill takes practice and coding is no different. Websites with coding problems help you learn, grow, and achieve your coding goals.
• Stranger Things fandom drama strikes one more time. (theverge.com)
  In an Elite Daily interview ahead of this week’s penultimate release, series star Gaten Matarazzo referenced the “Stonathan” pairing and sa…
• Saturday morning pragmatic programmer links (arstechnica.com)
  Here are some Saturday morning development links for the programmer in you!
• Twitter accepts Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout (zdnet.com)
  After initially resisting the Tesla CEO's unsolicited bid, the Twitter board of directors on Monday unanimously approved the transaction.
• Should a humanities major learn to code? (zdnet.com)
  Can a humanities student learn coding? Absolutely. Coding is not strictly for STEM students — it can benefit you no matter your degree.
• Is Microsoft's performance review system broken? (arstechnica.com)
  A report has surfaced claiming that Microsoft has some major issues in its …
• In 2025, Hollywood cozied up to AI and had nothing good to show for it (theverge.com)
  Disney, Amazon, and Netflix all made big bets on generative AI in 2025, and the outlook is bleak.